Emerging Leaders Program

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is a living-learning program that brings together students interested in developing and continuing their leadership involvements.

The ELP is based on the principles of the Humanics philosophy and the holistic approach of Springfield College to education. The ELP is designed to give each student the opportunity to learn leadership concepts and skills through participation in a variety of interactive group and service projects, workshops, and presentations. The program provides students the opportunity to explore their own ideas of leadership, gain valuable experience through small group activities, challenge the status-quo of involvement, and to create a leadership project based upon discussion and needs on campus and in the greater Springfield community.

Students wishing to participate in the program must complete an application, have a phone or campus interview, and agree to participate fully in the Emerging Leaders Program.

Where do members of the Emerging Leaders Program live?

The ELP is designed around developing a residential community in Gulick Hall, one of the first-year residence halls on campus. This serves to provide students with the opportunity to build relationships and reflect on shared experiences with other members of the program. Additionally, living in this community aids in the development of further connection to Springfield College and fellow students by providing opportunities for communication and reflection.

What does the Emerging Leaders Program consist of?

The ELP fosters discussions that focus on communication and the ability to make decisions, the importance of goal setting and time and stress management, as well as motivation and values. Students in the ELP will be given the opportunity to discover what leadership means and to gain valuable knowledge and understanding needed to be successful in future leadership roles, both on campus and in the larger community.

Also each emerging leader student will be paired up with a mentor for the year. Mentors have participated in the program previously and are there to help the students throughout the year. The mentors are fully trained to help students during their first year and assist in their leadership development.

How long does the Emerging Leaders Program last?

The ELP requires a full-year commitment.

This ELP is limited to 30 participants. For more information, contact Charlene Elvers, Director of Student Volunteer Programs, at (413) 748-3394.